from http://learning4mastery.com/chem.html These guys solve the Q = mH equation in terms of moles. We always stay in grams. The math that they show is slightly different, but it is similar enough to the math that we do that you should be able to follow them...
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Unit Packet:
Video Clips
Video about particle motion and heating curveshttp://cwx.prenhall.com/petrucci/medialib/media_portfolio/text_images/031_ChangesState.MOV
from http://learning4mastery.com/chem.html
These guys solve the Q = mH equation in terms of moles. We always stay in grams. The math that they show is slightly different, but it is similar enough to the math that we do that you should be able to follow them...
Intro to Chemistry 6.7: Phase Changes (2/2)
Intro to Chemistry 6.8: Phase Change-Mathematical (2/2)
About states of matter and heating
Shows water boiling in a paper cup
Sample math problems
Harder sample problem
Good video for solving math problems... Don't worry about the "power" part of the video. We do not cover this in class.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNTZxNu8hpg&feature=related
Helpful Web Links
From cooling curves to calculations. Lots of samples and tutoring
http://www.cdli.ca/courses/chem3202/unit03_org02_ilo03/b_activity.html
online quiz about heating and cooling in general
http://www.docbrown.info/page03/3_52states/3_52statesQ.htm
Heating curve overview with sample problems at the end
http://www.kentchemistry.com/links/Matter/HeatingCurve.htm
Heating curve quiz
http://www.sciencegeek.net/Chemistry/taters/phasediagrams2.htm
Heat capacity help
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/spht.html
Sample heat capacity problems with answers:
http://www.algebralab.org/practice/practice.aspx?file=Algebra_SpecificHeatCapacity.xml
http://www.glencoe.com/qe/science.php?qi=2692
Unit Review Quiz:
Use this quiz to help you prepare for the test:Unit Review Quiz Link